Argentina kick off AmeriCup with convincing win over Nicaragua | OneFootball

The Argentine National Basketball Team defeated host Nicaragua 94-70 at the start of the AmeriCup. Former Unión player Juan Fernández scored 10 points.

In their AmeriCup 2025 debut, the Argentine Men's National Team beat Nicaragua 94 to 70 in Group C of the competition. The continental schedule in Managua will continue on Sunday the 24th at 4:10 p.m. against the Dominican Republic, with live coverage on TyC Sports and DSports.

The game began with a balanced pace, with neither team able to pull away on the scoreboard. It was a high-scoring start, marked by a back-and-forth dynamic. The Argentine squad found solutions from the perimeter with a 4/10 in three-pointers, while the hosts effectively relied on their inside game to stay close (20-18).

The turning point came in the second quarter. The return of José Vildoza increased the pressure and energized the team on both ends of the court. That stretch proved decisive, as Argentina put together a 15-6 run in just 5 minutes. During that span, the national defense tightened up and limited Nicaragua to just 5 field goals.

Scoring well distributed in Prigioni's team

After halftime, the Central American side showed signs of fatigue. David Rosario's team displayed a lackluster offense with no answers, and on defense, left gaps that Argentina skillfully exploited. The lead on the scoreboard remained comfortable, though with some changes. This time, the Albiceleste was more accurate near the rim, capitalizing on every play by Juan Fernández and Francisco Caffaro in the paint.

Statistically, 58% of the roster (7 players) finished the night in double digits. The top scorers were Nicolás Brussino with 17; Francisco Caffaro and Gonzalo Corbalán with 13; Juan Ignacio Marcos, José Vildoza, and Juan Pablo Vaulet with 11 each, plus the 10 contributed by Juan Fernández.

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